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March 12, 2010 08:51:35am |
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These Phil Lesh things... |
As I'm sure everyone knows, the talented Mr Lesh hits 70 on Monday. So I thought it might be fun to put together a Phantasy Phil show of our favourite bass player's greatest moments so that those so inclined could spend some time in the Phil Zone on his birthday.
I'll start the ball rolling with The Eleven from Feb 27 1969 at the Fillmore West - a totally extraordinary and exhilarating performance (not on the Archive but you know you can get it if you really want it...).
Anyone else have any thoughts?
Apologies for the thread bump but here's one that actually is on the Archive that no one has mentioned yet; Phil's solo in the middle of the epic Rotterdam Dark Star:
http://www.archive.org/details/gd72-05-11.sbd.ashley-bertha.7364.sbefail.shnfThis post was modified by robthewordsmith on 2010-03-12 16:51:35
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March 13, 2010 05:43:58pm |
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Re: These Phil Lesh things... |
I'm thinkin' (no it doesn't hurt much) that Phil's greatest moment is not really musical...
It would have to be his liver transplant which saved his life and kept him among us to keep sharing his enormous talent, love of music and goodwill with all of us!!!
Musically speaking (here I go again)... The most recent Bass Bomb would have to be the best one... You all know I'm not good at picking specific moments...
;)
An early Happy Birthday to you Mr. Lesh!!!
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March 12, 2010 10:53:25am |
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hey! - you forgot to mention my great sound
Phil's Alembic bass — oh my, the sound he gets
Alembic speaker cabinet designs - wall of sound
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robthewordsmith |
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March 12, 2010 11:01:06am |
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Very nice, Monte. You got this one in your collection?
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March 12, 2010 08:40:04am |
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I make three nominations:
1. The post-verse solo from 11/11/73 Dark Star. Phil comes up with some really beautiful stuff here.
2. 12/6/73 dark star has one of the coolest sounding solos from Phil.
3. 8/6/74 eyes of the world solos. enough said.
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March 12, 2010 09:15:20am |
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Was waiting for you to bump your post. Kind of like Bobbie lashing his mast, no?
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March 12, 2010 09:20:48am |
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I notice you're not averse to a little bump action yourself, Matrixboy.
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March 12, 2010 06:48:53am |
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I will nominate Phil's singing, which for all the abuse, I really do enjoy his early era attempts at EMRain and OTisNow from BirthDead...and, check out 10-4-70, for a rare instance of the mix allowing Phil to come thru...sure, it may not be Jack Bruce, but I loved his harmonies in the 70 era tunes...
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March 12, 2010 08:01:18am |
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I always loved Phil's high, lonesome wails from the early days. I know I've said it before but it really was a crucial part of my enjoyment of that era when Phil came through clearly on the chorus of Cold Rain and Snow or Good Lovin', for example. The vocal mix was never the same after he more or less gave way to Ms Godchaux.
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March 12, 2010 06:50:27am |
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I will nominate Phil's singing, which for all the abuse, I really do enjoy his early era attempts at EMRain and OTisNow from BirthDead...and, check out 10-4-70, for a rare instance of the mix allowing Phil to come thru...sure, it may not be Jack Bruce, but I loved his harmonies in the 70 era tunes...
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March 12, 2010 07:38:22am |
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We could do this all day..
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March 12, 2010 08:02:24am |
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Looks like we pretty much could at that!
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March 12, 2010 08:34:57am |
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damn shame to have to work for a living
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March 12, 2010 08:40:19am |
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Re: These Phil Lesh things... |
Freelancing has some benefits, not least of which is being able to crank the subwoofer on the computer speakers so the bass comes through clearly.
How are things with your dad, D?
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March 15, 2010 06:36:54pm |
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Oh, I know, I did it for years! Now, unfortunately, I have to consider other people's listening preference (i.e., silence) at work :(
Thanks for asking, my dad is pretty much the same and holding.
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March 12, 2010 09:22:40am |
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Hey Rob, I got the crap Dell speakers that came with my system. Wondering what setup you are using with sub-woofers, I constantly think about upgrading but have not acted yet.
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March 12, 2010 09:34:49am |
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When I'm tied to the desk I use Logitech desktop speakers - not the handsomest things in the land but they do a nice job. Biggest downside is the cables always getting tangled. Of course it's always best to put work to one side, settle down and ramp up the big floor standing speakers...
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March 12, 2010 10:03:26am |
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Thanks Rob & highFlow
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March 12, 2010 04:07:24am |
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Hi Rob, good idea. I'll be fairly obvious and go for his wonderful contributions to the Playin' > UJB > Morning Dew > UJB > Playin' from this
http://www.archive.org/details/gd73-11-17.sbd.gardner.4749.sbeok.shnf Plenty of bombs, and his interplay with Jerry is at it's most telepathic. It's great to see that he's still doing what he loves most and keeping the flame alive.
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March 12, 2010 06:24:38am |
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Man- you beat me to it with 10/4/70! Hardly the best show of 1970 I but I absolutely love the way Phil's bass sounds on this recording and you're right, the China>Rider is dynamic.
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William Tell |
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March 12, 2010 06:53:36am |
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I nominated it for the singing, even though it's good and bad, but it is nice to be able to hear him so distinctly...missed that you two were talking about for the playing.
Listen to what he does while wrapping up the best electric UJB! On the bass besides his voice...
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March 12, 2010 06:55:28am |
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Ah, I see you did mention the singing for 10-4! Good for you; don't forget the bass in UJB! 10-4 good buddy.
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March 12, 2010 07:39:32am |
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"and funking it up while locking it down:"....interesting concept!!!
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